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Bernard Okoe Boye

Also known as: Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye · former Minister for Health · Dr Okoe Boye · Dr Bernard Okoe Boye · Dr. Okoe Boye

Newly elected NPP Greater Accra Regional Chairman who previously served as Health Minister, focused on rebuilding party structures ahead of 2028 elections.

2026-05-072026-08-23

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  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Former Health Minister Dr Bernard Okoe Boye has criticised the Mahama administration over what he describes as increasing arrests of young people over their social media activity.

    Okoe Boye accuses Mahama government of prioritising arrests over jobs for youth
  3. Daily Guide

    Bernard Okoe Boye among other big names joined hundreds of party supporters at the start of the protest.

    Thousands Join ‘#DemocracyUnderAttack’ Protest
  4. May 2026
  5. Joy Online

    Former Minister of Health, Bernard Okoe Boye, has called for restraint in the public discussion of the investigative report into the death of engineer Charles Amissah, warning against rushing to conclusions before the full contents of the document are properly examined.

    Okoe Boye urges caution over public conclusions in Charles Amissah probe
  6. Joy Online

    Former Minister of Health, Bernard Okoe Boye, has challenged the Ministry of Health to produce evidence backing allegations of procurement irregularities linked to the Weija Paediatric Hospital project.

    Okoe Boye demands proof backing Weija Hospital ‘misprocurement’ claims
  7. Daily Guide

    Bernard Okoe Boye. Others are former CEO of Ghana Free Zones Authority, Mike Oquaye Jnr and Chief Executive of Telecel Ghana, Ing.

    Ofori Sarpong Commissions 600-Bed Dormitory For PRESEC

Monday 17 August

  1. NPP Greater Accra chair views role as preparation for future assignment

    Newly elected NPP Greater Accra Regional Chairman Dr Bernard Okoe Boye says his decision to seek the position is driven by a desire to gain experience for a bigger political responsibility he believes lies ahead, describing his political journey as a continuous learning process.

    17 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Bawumia backs new NPP Greater Accra chair for 2028 election

    Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has praised newly elected Greater Accra Regional Chairman Dr Bernard Okoe Boye as a unifier who will help the NPP win more parliamentary seats in the region during the 2028 general election. Bawumia said the party's regional and constituency reorganisation process is part of its preparations toward winning the 2028 election.

    17 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  3. Bawumia urges Greater Accra NPP to unite for 2028 victory

    Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has directed newly elected Greater Accra NPP Chairman Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye to unite the region and deliver victory in 2028, urging the party to harness all available talent and work in unity for the upcoming election.

    17 August 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Bawumia urges NPP unity ahead of 2028 election campaign

    Dr. Bawumia met with newly elected Greater Accra NPP regional executives led by former Health Minister Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye and urged them to end factionalism and bring all talents into the party fold for the 2028 election, emphasising that the region lost heavily in 2024.

    17 August 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Bawumia urges NPP unity ahead of 2028 election campaign

    NPP 2028 flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has stressed that party unity is crucial for the party to win the 2028 general elections, urging members to put aside differences from recent internal elections and work towards a common objective.

    17 August 2026 · Joy Online

  6. NPP's Okoe Boye pledges to rebuild party in Greater Accra

    Newly elected New Patriotic Party Greater Accra Regional Chairman Dr Bernard Okoe Boye, who won with 488 votes against 173, has declared efforts to rebuild the party's electoral fortunes following significant losses in the region during the 2024 general elections. He pledged to strengthen party structures and support Dr Mahamudu Bawumia's 2028 presidential campaign.

    17 August 2026 · Joy Online

  7. Bawumia backs Okoe Boye to boost NPP seats in Greater Accra

    NPP 2028 flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has expressed confidence that newly elected Greater Accra Regional Chairman Dr Bernard Okoe Boye will help the party increase its parliamentary representation in the region. Bawumia said the party's regional elections are part of a reorganisation process aimed at positioning the NPP for victory in the 2028 general election.

    17 August 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 15 August

  1. NPP elects new regional chairmen across country

    Delegates of the New Patriotic Party have elected new regional executives across the country as part of the party's reorganisation ahead of the 2028 general elections. Regional chairmen were elected on Saturday, August 15, with results declared for 15 of 16 regions, pending only in Western North Region.

    15 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Dr Bernard Okoe Boye elected NPP Greater Accra Regional Chairman

    Former Health Minister Dr Bernard Okoe Boye has been elected Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the NPP, defeating Alfred Boye with 490 votes to 172 in the party's regional executive elections held at the WAEC Hall in Tema West. He campaigned on a promise of inclusive and service-oriented leadership centered on direct engagement with constituency executives.

    15 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 7 August

  1. NPP protests at Jubilee House over democracy concerns

    Hundreds of opposition NPP supporters marched to Jubilee House and presented a petition to President Mahama's office, protesting what they described as undermining of democracy, abuse of state power, and selective justice. The presentation was briefly delayed after NPP leaders objected to a Presidential Staffer receiving the petition instead of a senior government official.

    7 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Thursday 6 August

  1. Okoe Boye criticises Mahama govt over youth arrests versus job creation

    Former Health Minister Dr Bernard Okoe Boye has accused the Mahama administration of prioritising arrests of young people over their social media activity rather than creating jobs, saying this contradicts the government's pre-election promises and risks the perception that arrests exceed employment gains.

    6 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. NPP holds '#DemocracyUnderAttack' protest against Mahama administration

    Hundreds of NPP supporters gathered at the Supreme Court and marched to Jubilee House to protest what they described as political persecution and democratic backsliding under the Mahama administration, with party figures calling for accountability and the rule of law.

    6 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Friday 8 May

  1. Okoe Boye warns against hasty public judgment on Amissah probe

    Former Health Minister Bernard Okoe Boye has called for restraint in public discussion of the investigative report into engineer Charles Amissah's death, cautioning against drawing conclusions based only on portions of the report that have entered the public domain. He argued that such sensitive investigations require careful handling and due process before final determinations are made.

    8 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Okoe Boye demands evidence for Weija Hospital procurement breach claims

    Former Health Minister Bernard Okoe Boye has challenged the Ministry of Health to produce documentary proof of alleged procurement irregularities at the Weija Paediatric Hospital, arguing that such accusations should not be made publicly without factual evidence and questioning contradictions in the Ministry's communications about the facility's delayed opening.

    8 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 7 May

  1. Ofori Sarpong commissions 600-bed dormitory for PRESEC

    Businessman Ernest Ofori Sarpong on Tuesday commissioned a newly constructed 600-bed dormitory for Presbyterian Boys' Senior High School (PRESEC), his alma mater, to mark his 60th birthday. The project, begun in November 2025, is intended to address congestion at the school, which currently has 6,000 students.

    7 May 2026 · Daily Guide

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